Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force

Seattle officers captured on video punching a protester and pressing a knee into another's neck appear to violate policies on using force against suspects.

Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. 

Family says Bronx teen stun-gunned, assaulted by cop

The family of a boy in the Bronx is demanding answers from police about the injuries sustained by their child during an arrest.

Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

Outrage over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis has intensified the campaign to pull down Confederate monuments around the United States.

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Controversial statues have been targeted by protesters nationwide, including in New York City.

Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate

As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change. 

‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym

An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.

'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation

“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.

Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny

As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.

Trump says administration ‘would not even consider’ renaming military bases that honor Confederates

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.

Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs. 

Men seen reenacting George Floyd's death during counter-protest fired, suspended from jobs

Two men who allegedly reenacted the police custody death of George Floyd during a counter-protest in Gloucester County are now facing disciplinary action from their employers.

GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices

Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.